Contributed by Margaret Chase Smith Library
Description
A 1964 Presidential Campaign Hat given to Margaret Chase Smith by milliners to "toss into the ring." A tag attached inside the headband states "Best & Co. Fifth Ave. New York." It is made with blue netting material and has blue and white silk flowers attached.
Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith sought the presidency in 1964. She became the first women to have her name placed in nomination by a major political party.
About This Item
- Title: Margaret Chase Smith Presidential Campaign Hat, 1964
- Creator: Best & Company, New York
- Creation Date: 1964
- Subject Date: 1964
- Location: Skowhegan, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Silk, netting
- Dimensions: 12.70 cm x 22.86 cm
- Local Code: 870
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Presidents--Elections
- Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1995
- Political campaigns
- Political elections
- Republican National Convention
- Souvenirs
- Hats
- Symbolism
- Clothing and dress--Symbolism
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Margaret Chase Smith Library56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-7133
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